Birmingham police looking for bank robber

Birmingham police are asking for the public’s help after a Comerica Bank was robbed today.

Police reported a lone man entered the bank at 1712 West Maple — near Chesterfield on the west side of Woodward — and produced a handgun at 10:05 a.m. The suspect approached the tellers and demanded money and tellers complied with the demands.

The suspect fled the bank, running westbound on the sidewalk. Officials reported more than $9,000 was taken.

Investigating officers believe the suspect ran to a waiting vehicle and fled the area. At this time there is no description of the vehicle.

The suspect is described as a black male, 5-foot-8 with a thin build. He was wearing a black ski mask, black hat, black sweatshirt/hoodie, black gloves and dark colored snow pants.

Officers are reviewing surveillance cameras and Birmingham detectives are working with the FBI. People with any information about the robbery are asked to contact Lt. Mike Albrecht at 248-530-1762.

Contact Carol Hopkins at 248-745-4645 or carol.hopkins@oakpress.com. Follow her on Twitter @OPCarolHopkins or on Facebook @OPcarolhopkins.